Face Masks

Face Masks Online

The worldwide pandemic created by the COVID-19 virus has turned our entire world topsy turvy. People are living under the constant threat of being infected by the virus, which has neither a vaccine nor a known treatment procedure. Scientists and doctors worldwide are trying their level best to put up a tough fight against this unknown and invisible enemy. Now, what is the only possible way to protect ourselves from this deadly disease? According to scientists, coronavirus is spread through droplets from the infected person. Therefore, the only way to prevent the spread of the disease is through wearing an antimicrobial mask and washing our hands at regular intervals. You can purchase your face mask and kids mask online or from Zivame store.

What the different kind of face masks:

1. Surgical Masks- Also known as medical masks, they protect the nose and mouth from exposure to droplets that may contain the deadly coronavirus. A surgical mask is not a reusable mask and must be disposed of after single use.

2. N95 Masks- The speciality of N95 masks is that it can filter both small and large particles and 95% of microscopic particles. N95 masks are most effective against the coronavirus. N95 with valves have been banned in several places because it does not filter the air that the user breathes out. Therefore, it might lead to infected people further spreading the disease.

3. Cloth Masks- These are reusable masks and can help a lot in stopping the spread of coronavirus. They not only protect the mouth and nose from exposure to droplets from the infected person, but they are also easily available.

How to clean your mask?

1. It is mandatory to clean your masks regularly to prevent any kind of transmission of the coronavirus.

2. You can hand wash or machine wash your reusable mask- whichever is convenient.

3. Use a mild detergent and warm water to disinfect your antimicrobial mask properly.

4. If you are washing by hand, soak it in warm detergent water for five minutes and then rinse it properly.

5. After washing, you can use the dryer of your washing machine to dry your reusable mask. You can also dry your mask in direct sunlight.

FAQs:

1. Are face Masks effective against COVID-19?

   Yes, face masks are effective against COVID-19. They prevent the droplets containing coronavirus from an infected person from entering your body. The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a reusable mask made from cloth for the public as surgical masks and N95 masks should be preserved for the health care providers.

2. How to clean a reusable Face Mask & How often?

   You should clean a reusable face mask regularly after every use. You can hand wash or machine wash your reusable mask by using a gentle detergent. You should dry your mask properly after each wash either in the dryer of the washing machine or in direct sunlight.

3. What is the correct way to wear a Face Mask?

   The correct way to wear your face mask is to make sure that it properly covers up your nose and mouth. You should secure the mask around the bridge of your nose so that it does not fall off. Make sure to secure the loops properly to your ears so that the mask does not come off.

Prevention is always better than cure, especially in the case of COVID-19, whose treatment is yet unknown. You should never step out of your house without a face mask. You can buy your face mask online from Zivame online store.